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Nearly TWO-THIRDS of public sector organisations face skills shortages today, and over THREE-QUARTERS identify increased workloads on staff due to these shortfalls. Seeking to address this challenge, a new report by TrainingZone and The Open University outlines five critical factors impacting the future of public sector skills. Written by L&D expert Jackie Clifford, Director of Clarity Learning and Development, this resource shares both practical recommendations and real-world perspectives from various public sector organisations. Access the full report here >> https://lnkd.in/eVuU94nV #PublicSectorSkills #SkillsShortage #EmployeeWorkload #LDInsights #WorkforceDevelopment #HRChallenges #TrainingAndDevelopment #PublicSectorWorkforce

Imposter syndrome costs UK businesses 10 days per employee annually?? According to new research from The Executive Development Network, this pervasive self-doubt comes at a hefty price to organisations. Examining these findings on TrainingZone, Thom Dennis, CEO of Serenity in Leadership, outlines the implications for L&D professionals looking to support those affected. ?? Key takeaways: - Mental health impact: Over half (53%) of the UK workforce experiences stress, anxiety, or burnout related to imposter syndrome monthly, with more than a quarter (27%) facing these challenges weekly. - Diverse workforce impact: LGBTQ+ individuals are 80% more likely to experience imposter syndrome symptoms weekly compared to their heterosexual colleagues - Strategies for change: Discover effective strategies to combat imposter syndrome, including fostering a supportive work culture and providing access to mental health resources. Read the full article in the comments below! ?? #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #ImposterSyndrome #MentalHealth #EmployeeWellbeing #Productivity #HRStrategy

There's a dark side to leadership soundbites... ?? Have you ever said the following? 1. ‘Don’t bring me problems bring me solutions’ 2. 'My door is always open' 3. ‘Leaders eat last’ 4. ‘Hire good people and get out of their way’ 5. ‘Culture eats strategy for breakfast’ You may be doing more harm than good. The reality of leadership is complex, and quick-fix slogans rarely account for the nuance of leading effectively. Exploring this issue on TrainingZone, Dani Bacon and Garin Rouch Chartered FCIPD of Distinction Business Consulting, reveal the damage that comes from these soundbites and what to say instead. ?? Read the full article on TrainingZone (link in comments) #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipTips #LeadershipSkills #LeadershipMatters

Having rested his weary feet following the World of Learning Summit 2025, Chair Robin Hoyle is now ready to share three important reflections from the event. Here's a teaser: Reflection one??Extracting data to align L&D with business strategy better was a big topic this year. AI has been increasingly used to support data crunching, with more developed insights gained from its analysis. Reflection two ?? Our conversations around AI are maturing beyond content creation (thankfully!). We're now focusing more on AI as an analytical tool. Reflection three ?? As in previous years, impact was a key theme. However, the areas of impact discussed this year were different - from specific tasks and team-level impact to broader organisational capability Read Robin's full reflections on TrainingZone (link in comments) ?? #WorldOfLearningSummit2025 #LND #BusinessStrategy #AI #DataAnalysis #LearningAndDevelopment #AnalyticalTools #OrganisationalImpact #TeamDevelopment #LeadershipInsights

Unlocking collective intelligence through brain diversity ??? In our latest article,Kate Lanz, CEO of Mindbridge – Leadership Coaching – Applied Neuroscience – Management Consulting, shares four essential techniques to harness brain diversity and drive collective intelligence. Key insights: ? Culture shapes business outcomes: The dominant culture in an organisation profoundly impacts business outcomes, employee engagement, and retention. ? Brain sex spectrum: Understanding neurobiological differences between male and female brains can help access true brain diversity at work. ? Collective intelligence: Diverse viewpoints at all stages of work tasks create the best business outcomes. For more details, check out the full article in the comments below. ?? #BrainDiversity #CollectiveIntelligence #Leadership #Neuroscience #DiversityAndInclusion #WorkplaceWellbeing

What specific leadership development challenges are you looking to solve? Let us know and our leadership development columnists Dani Bacon and Garin Rouch Chartered FCIPD will write about it! #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipchallenges #managementdevelopment #Managers

?? Happy National Apprenticeship Week! ?? To highlight the week, Steven Hurst at Arden University shares with TrainingZone readers the real value of degree apprenticeships in healthcare. Forget what you thought you knew— this article busts apprenticeship myths and shines a light on the benefits these programmes offer. ?? Key Highlights: - The advantages of earning while learning. - How degree apprenticeships are transforming healthcare careers. - Real-life success stories from healthcare apprentices. https://lnkd.in/eRWwrESG #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #Healthcare #DegreeApprenticeships #CareerGrowth #Learning

How can coaching unlock your team's wisdom? ?? ?? In our latest article, Coaching expert Matt Somers looks at how coaching can elevate team performance via Jon Katzenbach and Douglas Smith's six factors in 'The Wisdom of Teams' 1. Compelling purpose 2. Specific goals 3. Clear roles 4. Open communication 4. Effective leadership 5. Mutual accountability Read the full article in the comments below for a deeper dive into these transformative strategies! ?? #TeamPerformance #Coaching #Leadership #WorkplaceExcellence #EmployeeEngagement #OrganizationalGrowth

The neuroscience of being in a flow state is not fully understood. Yet there are research-informed activities to help us access and sustain flow states in the workplace. ?? Kate Lanz, CEO of Mindbridge ltd, shares with TrainingZone THREE POTENT ACTIVITIES that create a flow formula at work. 1. Limber up: Find a lesser but related task that helps to?limber up and settle your mind before you begin the main event. 2. Level right: Set the level of skill and experience right with the task if you want to enable flow. 3. Keep it light and stay with it: Don’t try to force flow or blame yourself when you don’t seem to be able to get into a flow state. You need to trust that your brain will take you there. ?? For more details on flow states, read the full article linked in the comments section

How is AI changing your brain? ?? Stella Collins, CLO of Stellar Labs, shares neuroscientific insights with TrainingZone on maintaining mental agility in an AI-driven world. ??Here's a teaser of the guidance Stella shares.... (For further insights, read the full article linked to in the comments section.) 1. Maintain cognitive flexibility: Relying exclusively on AI for problem-solving may reduce your brain's ability to adapt to new information 2. Strengthen decision-making skills: To keep your decision-making sharp, practice ‘structured scepticism’. 3. Balance personalised learning with social learning: Ask yourself if personalised learning is enhancing your learning experience or if you’re missing out on the benefits of learning with others. 4. Improve focus and attention: AI provides instant access to information, which can encourage multitasking. However, this ‘continuous partial attention’ may reduce understanding and retention. 5. Keep your memory active: Use retrieval practice to test your memory and improve long-term retention. #Neuroscience #MentalAgility #CognitiveFlexibility #DecisionMaking #AIimpact #Artificialintelligence